Port of New Castle (USNSX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of New Castle (UN/LOCODE USNSX) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 39.6500° N, 75.5667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of New Castle
Where is Port of New Castle located?
Port of New Castle is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 39.6500° N, 75.5667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of New Castle?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of New Castle is USNSX — country code US, location code NSX.
How deep is Port of New Castle?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of New Castle has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of New Castle require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of New Castle.
What type of harbor is Port of New Castle?
Port of New Castle is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of New Castle have?
Port of New Castle is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of New Castle are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8030), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →